The Water Jar: Conversations from The WellFri, 18 Jan 2019 04:47:12 +0000Fri, 18 Jan 2019 23:53:20 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://thewelldesmoines.com
ENhttp://thewelldesmoines.cominfo@thewelldesmoines.com (info@thewelldesmoines.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/6/f/3/36f3525d43e4a9ab/The_Well_1400x1400.jpgThe Water Jar: Conversations from The WellThe Well: An Encounter for Womencleaninfo@thewelldesmoines.comepisodicThe One Thing {5-Minute Reflection}Fri, 18 Jan 2019 04:47:12 +0000Prayer: The one big thing in the spiritual life.]]>Prayer: The one big thing in the spiritual life.]]>05:50cleanfullLet us be Baptized in the Holy Spirit {5-Minute Reflection}Fri, 11 Jan 2019 04:24:38 +0000With the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday we will hear St. John the Baptist proclaim, "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." Baptism in the Spirit is one of the few themes written about in all four Gospels. But what does it mean to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? To get to the heart of that question, let's pose a different question first. How is it possible for a person who has received the sacraments to not be living a dynamic life of faith? This 5-Minute Reflection explores both questions. ]]>With the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday we will hear St. John the Baptist proclaim, "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." Baptism in the Spirit is one of the few themes written about in all four Gospels. But what does it mean to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? To get to the heart of that question, let's pose a different question first. How is it possible for a person who has received the sacraments to not be living a dynamic life of faith? This 5-Minute Reflection explores both questions. ]]>05:46cleanfullEpiphany, "Women's Christmas," and Spiritual Friendships (5-Minute Reflection)Thu, 03 Jan 2019 09:00:00 +0000A lot of what we know about the wise men is from the three gifts they brought to the newborn Baby King. In this sense, the wise men’s story can be ours, too. One of the best gifts we can give, to not only Jesus but to others, is the gift of our own heart. And when we think of giving hearts fully and freely, we can think of authentic spiritual friendships]]>A lot of what we know about the wise men is from the three gifts they brought to the newborn Baby King. In this sense, the wise men’s story can be ours, too. One of the best gifts we can give, to not only Jesus but to others, is the gift of our own heart. And when we think of giving hearts fully and freely, we can think of authentic spiritual friendships]]>04:57cleanfullLove Never Fails: A Christmas Version Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:47:04 +0000The holidays can create unique pressures on us. There are a dizzying array of demands and decisions to make: travel plans, family preparations, finances, shopping, cooking and cleaning to name just a few. It’s no wonder uninvited guests called stress and depression often find their way into our hearts and homes during the holidays. Today's five-minute reflection gets to the heart of it all.]]>The holidays can create unique pressures on us. There are a dizzying array of demands and decisions to make: travel plans, family preparations, finances, shopping, cooking and cleaning to name just a few. It’s no wonder uninvited guests called stress and depression often find their way into our hearts and homes during the holidays. Today's five-minute reflection gets to the heart of it all.]]>05:58cleanfullRejoice, Again I Say ReJ-O-Yce!Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:22:13 +0000How joyful are you right now? Are your lips saying Jesus is the reason for the season but your body is communicating something entirely different? Take heart, O weary soul, this week's five-minute reflection is for you.]]>How joyful are you right now? Are your lips saying Jesus is the reason for the season but your body is communicating something entirely different? Take heart, O weary soul, this week's five-minute reflection is for you.]]>06:14cleanfullA Woman Encountered by Geneveve LoraditchTue, 11 Dec 2018 20:51:51 +0000The Well is a ministry based out of Des Moines, Iowa that exists to bring women together, foster spiritual friendships, and strengthen the community. This is Geneveve Loraditch's talk A Woman Encountered from the Summer at The Well gathering on June 24, 2017. Emily Schmid also leads praise and worship following Geneveve's talk. Visit www.thewelldesmoines.com to learn more about the work of The Well.]]>The Well is a ministry based out of Des Moines, Iowa that exists to bring women together, foster spiritual friendships, and strengthen the community. This is Geneveve Loraditch's talk A Woman Encountered from the Summer at The Well gathering on June 24, 2017. Emily Schmid also leads praise and worship following Geneveve's talk. Visit www.thewelldesmoines.com to learn more about the work of The Well.]]>28:50cleanbonusSee, I Am Doing Something New!Wed, 05 Dec 2018 04:33:42 +0000A bite-sized, short and sweet weekly reflection you can listen to under five minutes.

This week's question to ponder:

Have you asked God to do something in your life? Are you still waiting? While you wait, ponder how God is doing something new within you – right here, right now.

]]>A bite-sized, short and sweet weekly reflection you can listen to under five minutes.

This week's question to ponder:

Have you asked God to do something in your life? Are you still waiting? While you wait, ponder how God is doing something new within you – right here, right now.

]]>04:40cleanfullWeekly Wisdom from The Well: Begin AgainWed, 28 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000A bite-sized, short and sweet episode you can listen to under five minutes. This week's question to ponder: Where might God be asking you to begin again?]]>A bite-sized, short and sweet episode you can listen to under five minutes. This week's question to ponder: Where might God be asking you to begin again?]]>03:55cleanfullPodcast 12: Root and Bloom Forever and The Gift of AdventTue, 13 Nov 2018 07:33:31 +0000The Water Jar welcomes Joanne Kuster and Mary Shell, the mother daughter team who created the fabulous faith-based lifestyle blog RootandBloomForever.com. Joanne and Mary both live in the greater Des Moines area and aim to connect busy women with new ideas, amazing stories, and tips to make our lives intentional, meaningful and rewarding.

Advent begins on Sunday, December 2nd, so we also look forward to the gift of Advent with Joanne and Mary. They share ideas on how to live an intentional, purposeful Advent. Rachel Brown also stops by and shares practical wisdom in her Drop by Drop segment.

Time Stamp for Each Segment

1:49: How Lisa's scheduling gaffe can serve as a good reminder for the coming Advent season.

5:04: Part 1 with Joanne and Mary from the Root and Bloom Forever blog: Family, Food & Finances!

23:40: Drop by Drop with Rachel Brown: The Important Thing

29:07: Part 2 with Joanne and Mary: Living an intentional, purposeful Advent

Feedback

Thoughts on the show? Inspire us with your feedback by commenting below, over at Facebook, or via email atinfo@thewelldesmoines.com.

]]>The Water Jar welcomes Joanne Kuster and Mary Shell, the mother daughter team who created the fabulous faith-based lifestyle blog RootandBloomForever.com. Joanne and Mary both live in the greater Des Moines area and aim to connect busy women with new ideas, amazing stories, and tips to make our lives intentional, meaningful and rewarding.

Advent begins on Sunday, December 2nd, so we also look forward to the gift of Advent with Joanne and Mary. They share ideas on how to live an intentional, purposeful Advent. Rachel Brown also stops by and shares practical wisdom in her Drop by Drop segment.

Time Stamp for Each Segment

1:49: How Lisa's scheduling gaffe can serve as a good reminder for the coming Advent season.

5:04: Part 1 with Joanne and Mary from the Root and Bloom Forever blog: Family, Food & Finances!

23:40: Drop by Drop with Rachel Brown: The Important Thing

29:07: Part 2 with Joanne and Mary: Living an intentional, purposeful Advent

Thoughts on the show? Inspire us with your feedback by commenting below, over at Facebook, or via email atinfo@thewelldesmoines.com.

]]>50:33cleanfullPodcast 11: The Dignity of Work, Eye Contact, Music and the Liturgy, an October Playlist, and a Surprise Ending!Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:50:09 +0000Tune in for your monthly dose of faith, friendship, and fun as Heidi Lepper Barrett, Rachel Brown, Emily Schmid, and Molly Myers join Lisa Schmidt on Episode 11. Heidi ponders the spiritual importance of eye contact, and Emily shares how music can assist us in experiencing liturgy more fully. Rachel stops by with her pithy Drop by Drop wisdom, and Molly shares an October music playlist to accompany our fall days. Finally, Emily has a very special surprise for us. Tune in and hear the *world debut* of her original song Pour On Us based on the woman at the well (John 4:4-42). What a treat!

Time Stamp for Each Segment

1:49: Good News --- Lisa on the dignity of work and dignity of the human person

8:07: Healthy Psychology --- Heidi on eye contact

20:08: Drop by Drop with Rachel

22:53: Emily on allowing music to help us experience the liturgy more fully

51:01: Music For The People --- Molly's monthly playlist

1:16:11: Emily Schmid shares a raw, acoustic cut of her original song Pour On Us (insert happy dance emoji!)

Feedback

Thoughts on the show? Inspire us with your feedback by commenting at our website, over at Facebook, or via email atinfo@thewelldesmoines.com.

Copyright The Well, 2018. All rights reserved.

]]>Tune in for your monthly dose of faith, friendship, and fun as Heidi Lepper Barrett, Rachel Brown, Emily Schmid, and Molly Myers join Lisa Schmidt on Episode 11. Heidi ponders the spiritual importance of eye contact, and Emily shares how music can assist us in experiencing liturgy more fully. Rachel stops by with her pithy Drop by Drop wisdom, and Molly shares an October music playlist to accompany our fall days. Finally, Emily has a very special surprise for us. Tune in and hear the *world debut* of her original song Pour On Us based on the woman at the well (John 4:4-42). What a treat! Time Stamp for Each Segment

1:49: Good News --- Lisa on the dignity of work and dignity of the human person

8:07: Healthy Psychology --- Heidi on eye contact

20:08: Drop by Drop with Rachel

22:53: Emily on allowing music to help us experience the liturgy more fully

51:01: Music For The People --- Molly's monthly playlist

1:16:11: Emily Schmid shares a raw, acoustic cut of her original song Pour On Us (insert happy dance emoji!)

Thoughts on the show? Inspire us with your feedback by commenting at our website, over at Facebook, or via email atinfo@thewelldesmoines.com.

Copyright The Well, 2018. All rights reserved.

]]>01:20:14noEpisode 10: Our Response in the Face of a Troubled ChurchWed, 26 Sep 2018 05:12:19 +0000Lisa Schmidt and Sue Smith discuss the abuse scandal in the Catholic Church which has caused much pain, anger, sadness, and frustration across the globe. It's left many pondering: What ought our response be in the face of a troubled Church?]]>Lisa Schmidt and Sue Smith discuss the abuse scandal in the Catholic Church which has caused much pain, anger, sadness, and frustration across the globe. It's left many pondering: What ought our response be in the face of a troubled Church?]]>25:48cleanfullPodcast 9: Novena Roses, Discovering Your Gifts, Floating The Tongue, and an August PlaylistMon, 06 Aug 2018 05:31:44 +0000All kinds of fun and helpful tools on this episode of The Water Jar podcast. In her regular segment Drop by Drop, Rachel Brown discusses recognizing your God given gifts and acknowledging the potential for Him to work through them. Heidi Lepper Barrett shares insights on something she calls "floating the tongue." As strange as that may sound, it's a beneficial practice helping us truly listen to others. Finally, Molly Myers makes her podcast debut by sharing a playlist to listen to, dance with, and pray with throughout these remaining days of summer.

Good News

Lisa shared a story about receiving roses on the ninth day of a novena praying St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit. (Yes, those roses really did arrive on day nine.) Here's a picture of those spectacular flowers. Tune in to hear the full story. Here's the text to St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit:

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.

Summertime with The Well Playlist

Debuting her new segment Music for The People, Molly shares a playlist for us to sing with, dance to, and pray with throughout these remaining days of summer. There are two ways to listen below, through YouTube and Apple Music

YouTube Playlist

For those with an Apple Music Subscription, here you go!

During her segment, Molly shared about her daughter Sophia who lived for just a few minutes outside the womb. Here's the blogpost sharing more about Sophia. If you'd like to contact Molly regarding Ave22, her fashion consulting business, email to myerscmolly@msn.com.

Feedback

]]>All kinds of fun and helpful tools on this episode of The Water Jar podcast. In her regular segment Drop by Drop, Rachel Brown discusses recognizing your God given gifts and acknowledging the potential for Him to work through them. Heidi Lepper Barrett shares insights on something she calls "floating the tongue." As strange as that may sound, it's a beneficial practice helping us truly listen to others. Finally, Molly Myers makes her podcast debut by sharing a playlist to listen to, dance with, and pray with throughout these remaining days of summer. Good News

Lisa shared a story about receiving roses on the ninth day of a novena praying St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit. (Yes, those roses really did arrive on day nine.) Here's a picture of those spectacular flowers. Tune in to hear the full story. Here's the text to St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit:

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.

Summertime with The Well Playlist

Debuting her new segment Music for The People, Molly shares a playlist for us to sing with, dance to, and pray with throughout these remaining days of summer. There are two ways to listen below, through YouTube and Apple Music

YouTube Playlist

For those with an Apple Music Subscription, here you go!

During her segment, Molly shared about her daughter Sophia who lived for just a few minutes outside the womb. Here's the blogpost sharing more about Sophia. If you'd like to contact Molly regarding Ave22, her fashion consulting business, email to myerscmolly@msn.com.

“What’s wrong with me? I have this great life, why can’t I just feel better? Why am I struggling? Seemingly, no one else is struggling … ”

The feelings of stagnation in the middle years is a common human experience – an unraveling, a collapse, being weighed down. How do we journey through these times in a spiritually and emotionally healthy manner?

Joining Lisa Schmidt on this episode of The Water Jar is social and personality psychologist, Heidi Lepper Barrett. They begin an honest conversation on this topic and discuss how Jesus is our bridge to hope, how we all need new scaffolding to shore up our faith through the renewal of our minds during these periods. Rachel Brown also stops by and shares another thoughtful and relatable Drop by Drop segment.

Thoughts on the show? Inspire us with your feedback by commenting at our website, over at Facebook, or via email at info@thewelldesmoines.com.

]]>Ever find yourself muttering one of these questions?

“What’s wrong with me? I have this great life, why can’t I just feel better? Why am I struggling? Seemingly, no one else is struggling … ”

The feelings of stagnation in the middle years is a common human experience – an unraveling, a collapse, being weighed down. How do we journey through these times in a spiritually and emotionally healthy manner?

Joining Lisa Schmidt on this episode of The Water Jar is social and personality psychologist, Heidi Lepper Barrett. They begin an honest conversation on this topic and discuss how Jesus is our bridge to hope, how we all need new scaffolding to shore up our faith through the renewal of our minds during these periods. Rachel Brown also stops by and shares another thoughtful and relatable Drop by Drop segment.

Thoughts on the show? Inspire us with your feedback by commenting at our website, over at Facebook, or via email at info@thewelldesmoines.com.

]]>53:22noPodcast 7: Creativity with guest Christine HilbertMon, 30 Apr 2018 04:21:10 +0000The first five words of the Bible: In the beginning, God created. And we, made in the image and likeness of God, are also called to create. In this episode, Christine Hilbert, the artist who painted The Well's signature watercolor image, joins host Lisa Schmidt. Rachel Brown also debuts a new, regular segment.]]>The first five words of the Bible: In the beginning, God created. And we, made in the image and likeness of God, are also called to create. In this episode, Christine Hilbert, the artist who painted The Well's signature watercolor image, joins host Lisa Schmidt. Rachel Brown also debuts a new, regular segment.]]>36:20cleanfullPodcast 6: Keeping Our Prayer Habits Beyond Lent Mon, 26 Mar 2018 04:44:46 +0000Joining Lisa once again on this episode is Katie Patrizio. Topics addressed:

How to keep prayer habits developed this Lent into the Easter season and beyond.

]]>22:47clean.full2017 Summer at The Well: Get Connected by Kara StoreySun, 04 Mar 2018 20:01:44 +0000The Well is a ministry based out of Des Moines, Iowa that exists to bring women together, foster spiritual friendships, and strengthen the community. This is Kara Storey's talk "Get Connected" from the Summer at The Well gathering on June 24, 2017. Visit www.thewelldesmoines.com to learn more about the work of The Well.]]>The Well is a ministry based out of Des Moines, Iowa that exists to bring women together, foster spiritual friendships, and strengthen the community. This is Kara Storey's talk "Get Connected" from the Summer at The Well gathering on June 24, 2017. Visit www.thewelldesmoines.com to learn more about the work of The Well.]]>26:16cleanfullPodcast 3: Hearing God's Voice, Prayer Postures and "Counting" MassMon, 26 Feb 2018 01:00:00 +0000

"The saints and spiritual masters say if you want to be a saint, you must make time for mental prayer (conversational and consistent prayer). They even say things like if you want to stop sinning, you have to do mental prayer." – Katie Patrizio

In Episode 3 of The Water Jar, Katie Patrizio joins Lisa Schmidt at The Well once again and they dip into the mailbag and answer questions sent in from 1% Challenge™ participants. Tune in and hear the conversation around these questions:

How do you know when God is speaking to you in prayer?

What are some helpful postures for mental prayer?

Does Mass "count" as daily mental prayer?

Even if you're not participating in the 1% Challenge™, know the wisdom shared in these podcasts are helpful for anyone desiring to develop or strengthen an intentional prayer life.

Call To Action

In times of discernment, we can wonder if it's truly God's voice we're hearing during prayer. In these moments of desolation, confusion, apathy, anger --- that is, any emotion moving us away from peace and consolation --- ask two questions:

Am I praying daily?

Am I being generous to others?

If the answer to either question is no, there's your call to action. Get back to a regular prayer routine by spending at least 15 minutes in daily mental prayer. Also double down in being generous with others. These two actions will help us move toward faithfulness with God during our discernment process.

Resources

Do you have a tally chart to keep track of each time Katie mentions Fr. Jacque Philippe? :) He makes an appearance once again. This time Katie recommends his book Searching for and Maintaining Peace along with the previously mentioned Time for God: A Guide to Prayeras two excellent spiritual reads. These books together touch on the two keys of spiritual life: 1) prayer and 2) how we dispose ourselves to the Holy Spirit to maintain the peace He gives us.

Lectio Divina, or “divine reading” is a traditional way of listening and talking with God through Scripture. Learn more about the four steps of lectio divinahere.

We've been meaning to say a word about our bumper music. Isn't that song fun? It's called "The Well" (simply perfect, right?!) by the delightful J.J. Heller. Her music is a calming soundtrack to accompany daily life.

Feedback

Thoughts on the show? Share your highs and lows, celebrations and challenges with the 1% Challenge™ in the comment section below, over at Facebook, or via email at info@thewelldesmoines.com.

]]>"The saints and spiritual masters say if you want to be a saint, you must make time for mental prayer (conversational and consistent prayer). They even say things like if you want to stop sinning, you have to do mental prayer." – Katie Patrizio

In Episode 3 of The Water Jar, Katie Patrizio joins Lisa Schmidt at The Well once again and they dip into the mailbag and answer questions sent in from 1% Challenge™ participants. Tune in and hear the conversation around these questions:

How do you know when God is speaking to you in prayer?

What are some helpful postures for mental prayer?

Does Mass "count" as daily mental prayer?

Even if you're not participating in the 1% Challenge™, know the wisdom shared in these podcasts are helpful for anyone desiring to develop or strengthen an intentional prayer life.

Call To Action

In times of discernment, we can wonder if it's truly God's voice we're hearing during prayer. In these moments of desolation, confusion, apathy, anger --- that is, any emotion moving us away from peace and consolation --- ask two questions:

Am I praying daily?

Am I being generous to others?

If the answer to either question is no, there's your call to action. Get back to a regular prayer routine by spending at least 15 minutes in daily mental prayer. Also double down in being generous with others. These two actions will help us move toward faithfulness with God during our discernment process.

Resources

Do you have a tally chart to keep track of each time Katie mentions Fr. Jacque Philippe? :) He makes an appearance once again. This time Katie recommends his book Searching for and Maintaining Peace along with the previously mentioned Time for God: A Guide to Prayeras two excellent spiritual reads. These books together touch on the two keys of spiritual life: 1) prayer and 2) how we dispose ourselves to the Holy Spirit to maintain the peace He gives us.

Lectio Divina, or “divine reading” is a traditional way of listening and talking with God through Scripture. Learn more about the four steps of lectio divinahere.

We've been meaning to say a word about our bumper music. Isn't that song fun? It's called "The Well" (simply perfect, right?!) by the delightful J.J. Heller. Her music is a calming soundtrack to accompany daily life.

Feedback

Thoughts on the show? Share your highs and lows, celebrations and challenges with the 1% Challenge™ in the comment section below, over at Facebook, or via email at info@thewelldesmoines.com.

]]>25:46cleanfullWeek 2 of the 1% ChallengeMon, 19 Feb 2018 06:02:39 +0000In this episode of The Water Jar, Katie Patrizio joins us again as we chat about DISTRACTIONS.

Do you find it hard to focus in prayer? Do you find the stuff of life from the mundane to the monumental keeps taking your focus away from Jesus? We discuss how to deal with different types of distractions, and Katie offers some practical advice to purge those distractions from our prayer life.

Call to Action: The call to action this week is to begin journaling your distractions as Katie recommends, both the minor ones you want to flush from your mind and the major ones you need to take with you to prayer.

]]>In this episode of The Water Jar, Katie Patrizio joins us again as we chat about DISTRACTIONS.

Do you find it hard to focus in prayer? Do you find the stuff of life from the mundane to the monumental keeps taking your focus away from Jesus? We discuss how to deal with different types of distractions, and Katie offers some practical advice to purge those distractions from our prayer life.

Call to Action: The call to action this week is to begin journaling your distractions as Katie recommends, both the minor ones you want to flush from your mind and the major ones you need to take with you to prayer.

]]>21:30cleanthe,1,prayer,well,challengefullWeek 1: The 1% Challenge featuring Katie PatrizioMon, 12 Feb 2018 14:29:13 +0000In this episode of The Water Jar, Katie Patrizio joins us as we discuss preparing for Lent, specifically the Scriptural call to pray, fast, and give alms. We dig a bit deeper with prayer and introduce the 1% Challenge – a movement encouraging us to spend 1% of our day, or 15 minutes, in God’s presence. Katie shares practical tips for getting started on the 1% Challenge.

Call to Action: This week, pledge to take the 1% Challenge this Lent and begin praying 15 minutes a day. Let us know you're joining us by taking the pledge here.

Resources:

Lectio Divina, or “divine reading” is a traditional way of listening and talking with God through Scripture. Learn more here.

]]>In this episode of The Water Jar, Katie Patrizio joins us as we discuss preparing for Lent, specifically the Scriptural call to pray, fast, and give alms. We dig a bit deeper with prayer and introduce the 1% Challenge – a movement encouraging us to spend 1% of our day, or 15 minutes, in God’s presence. Katie shares practical tips for getting started on the 1% Challenge.

Call to Action: This week, pledge to take the 1% Challenge this Lent and begin praying 15 minutes a day. Let us know you're joining us by taking the pledge here.

Resources:

Lectio Divina, or “divine reading” is a traditional way of listening and talking with God through Scripture. Learn more here.

]]>25:32noAdvent at The Well 2017 Opening RemarksAdvent at The Well Opening RemarksThu, 08 Feb 2018 02:00:10 +0000Rachel Brown opens the 2017 Advent at The Well gathering on December 12 at The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. See more at www.thewelldesmoines.com.

]]>Rachel Brown opens the 2017 Advent at The Well gathering on December 12 at The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. See more at www.thewelldesmoines.com.

]]>20:13cleanRachel Brown opens the 2017 Advent at The Well gathering on December 12 at The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.bonusRachel Brown